If a stone thrown vertically upwards from a bridge with an initial velocity of $5 \,m \,s^{-1}$ strikes the water below the bridge in a time of $3 \,s$, then the height of the bridge above the water surface is (Acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,m \,s^{-2}$) (in $\,m$)

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $26$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $18$

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